Ed Wade discussing (with Cecil Cooper) when to leave a starting pitcher in the game and when to take him out: “If he’s got a shutout after eight, ya leave him in. If Roy wants to stay in, ya leave him in. It’s elementary.”

 “There is no crying in baseball.” (A League of their Own, 1992)

Drayton McLane to Tim Purpura last August when informing him that he and Phil Garner were fired. As Purpura argued and attempted to “negotiate”, McLane stood at the door, turned and said: “Frankly, Timmy I don’t…”

 “Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face fo the earth.” (The Pride of the Yankees, 1942).

Jose Valverde Wednesday night when Doug Brocail got the final out to give Roy Oswalt a 2-1 win in Philadelphia and he realized he wouldn’t have to go to the mound.

 “Houston, we have a problem.” (Apollo 13, 1995).

This one was too easy. You’re welcome to supply your own.

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And, as promised, I left a few for you . . .

 “I want to be alone.” (Grand Hotel, 1932).

“You can’t handle the truth!” (A Few Good Men, 1992)

“I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.” (The Godfather, 1972).

“Round up the usual suspects.” (Casablanca, 1942).

“I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore!” (Network, 1976).